I agree with "rip it out" but with one exception. Z-wave directly associated light switches that work without a hub can stay IMO. Having a house that requires a DIY hub for basic operation is a mistake. While Control 4 would probably stay in a resale, even these older high end commercial systems can negatively affect resale value.
Good design assumes catastrophic system failure that could take days or weeks to fix. A good HA design both is rational for the current household and is easily removable in the future.
My dozens of Homeseer dimmers are going nowhere when I eventually sell my house. But my dozens of sensors and other miscellaneous will be removed as the house is prepped for sale.
I keep adding cameras for fun. But no one wants to buy a house in a low crime neighborhood that has a dozen cameras. That is creepy.
I sold my last house with many X10 dimmers and switches still installed. I'm sure the new owners have no idea that they have HA dimmers.
Good design assumes catastrophic system failure that could take days or weeks to fix. A good HA design both is rational for the current household and is easily removable in the future.
My dozens of Homeseer dimmers are going nowhere when I eventually sell my house. But my dozens of sensors and other miscellaneous will be removed as the house is prepped for sale.
I keep adding cameras for fun. But no one wants to buy a house in a low crime neighborhood that has a dozen cameras. That is creepy.
I sold my last house with many X10 dimmers and switches still installed. I'm sure the new owners have no idea that they have HA dimmers.
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